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Xiaomi Redmi 5 (xiaomi-rosy)

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Note This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to Generic MSM8953 (qcom-msm8953) for installation instructions and more information.
Xiaomi Redmi 5
Xiaomi Redmi running KDE mobile
Xiaomi Redmi running KDE mobile
Manufacturer Xiaomi
Name Redmi 5
Codename xiaomi-rosy
Released 2017
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 (MSM8953)
CPU 8x 1.8Hz – Cortex-A53
GPU Adreno 506
Display 5.7 1440x720 IPS
Storage 16/32 GB
Memory 2/3/4 GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software Android (MIUI)
Original version
The version the device was shipped with.
7.1 (MIUI 9)
postmarketOS
Category testing
Pre-built images
Whether pre-built images are available here.
no
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
yes
pmOS kernel
The kernel version that runs on the device's port.
6.9.1
Generic port Generic MSM8953 (qcom-msm8953)
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Works
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Works
Internal storage
eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ...
Works
SD card
Also includes other external storage cards
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Works
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Works
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Partial
Camera
Partial
Camera Flash
Untested
IR TX
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Works
GPS
Partial
Modem
Calls
Partial
SMS
Works
Mobile data
Partial
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Works
USB OTG
USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching
Works
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested
Magnetometer
Sensor to measure magnetism
Untested
Ambient Light
Untested
Proximity
Untested
Hall Effect
Also known as flip cover sensor
Untested
Haptics
Untested
Barometer
Sensor to measure air pressure
Untested
Power Sensor
Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge!
Untested


Status

Got lk2nd running.

Maintainer(s)

Contributors

Users owning this device

  • Hiprivsid (Notes: Cracked screen, but phone works fine)
  • Lordkaczuha (Notes: my old phone. has extremely poor WiFi Bluetooth and cellular reception. 3/32 variant.)
  • RobusTetus (Notes: Daily driver)
  • Sasha0552 (Notes: No screen)
  • WorryNori (Notes: Broken Touchscreen)


Installation

Note Note: lk2nd is a hard dependency, without it the mainline kernel will not select the panel.
$ pmbootstrap init # choose Vendor: qcom Device codename: msm8953
$ pmbootstrap install
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_lk2nd
$ pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs

See also